5 Turn Off the Computer
Cautions
●Before turning off the computer, finish the work and save your data.
●Before turning of the computer, make sure that the disk access lamp or floppy disk access lamp are all off. If you turn off the computer while these lamps are on, your data may not be saved, or the data stored in the floppy disk or hard disk may be damaged.
●If you have disconnected the power cord or the power has been interrupted while the computer is on, put the power cord back to the power outlet, or wait until power is restored. You do not have to press the power switch. The computer turns on and starts automatically, when power is restored. The computer cannot be turned on, when [Energy saving setting] – [Actions when AC power is restored] is set [Power OFF] in the BIOS Setup.
●You cannot turn the power off during POST. Follow the procedure described later, after the operating system has started up completely.
●If you cannot turn the PC power off or restart the PC, hold down the power button four or more seconds. The PC will be turned off. However, the internal hard disk unit may be damaged if you repeat this
■How to Turn Off
To turn off the computer automatically, perform the following operation:
For Windows XP:
Click [Start], [Turn Off Computer] option and [Turn off].
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